Malaga's Isco celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Zenit St.Petersburg during the UEFA Champions League soccer match at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga, Spain last month. Pix: EPAMADRID: Malaga sporting director Mario Husillos has put a host of Premier League clubs on red alert by admitting  they would be powerless to prevent Isco from leaving in January should his €21 million buyout clause be activated.

The highly-talented 20-year-old has begun the season in impressive form and has been a huge factor in Malaga’s flawless start to their maiden Champions League campaign.

The Spaniard, who represented his country at the London 2012 Olympics, was recently watched by Tottenham technical co-ordinator Tim Sherwood, while Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini was present at Malaga's game on Sunday against Atletico Madrid.

And, despite Los Boquerones' encouraging start to Primera Liga, Husillos admits the midfielder could yet be sold as soon as January.

"He is our player and is important for the team. He is not on the market," he told tuttomercatoweb.com.

"We want to keep him here but you all know there is a buyout clause in his contract. So, if a club pay the clause, it does not depend on us anymore."

Despite Husillos' realistic outlook, Isco's mind remains firmly on Malaga and ensuring their bright start to the new campaign continues.

"Malaga are on everyone's mouth now because because of great displays in the Champions League," he said.

"Besides, I have had two good performances and that's why my name has been heard more than anyone. I just have my mind on Malaga."

- mD

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